Pujols is a person

You grew up in St.Louis.

The only reason his numbers went down was because HE WAS INJURED.

He gave the Cards a home discount on his last contract, and just wants to get paid. Ryan Howard of the Phils signed a 5yr/$125mil extension. What do you think he should get?

Hater

St. Louis had it chances to lock him up years ago. Too bad welcome to So Cal

TYpical greedy motherfucker 220million is not enough needed taht extar 30 after already banking umpteenth millions.Bad contract in 4 years or so time.

What do you not understand about business? A professional athletic career is just that, with a very limited lifespan and no shelf life. Better that Al should make money for his descendents and charities than Michael Jordan should make millions with Nike employing Asian children for $1.00 an hour.

I wish the next guy that criticized athletic salaries would tell us how many dollars he has turned down because he wasn't worth it, or felt loyal to the company, which is all the Cardinals are.

The bottom line is the Angels threw the money on the table and dared him to pick it up. What would you do?

Really?  He made your St. Louis a contender every year, Won 2 World series rings!!  Without him you still have a great team, though his numbers where great your team will contend next year!

fuyck him... now he is someone elses worry for the next 10 years

congrats on 2011 world series win cardinals.. couldnt of done it without you Freese, Berkman, And carp / Molina

Don't hate because he got PAID

The Marlins apparently offered him $275 million. He took the discount.

1winbets quit your crying at least cj wilson came home hes 12 miles from the big a.you got no class mentioning everyone except albert. oh by the way berkman was free agent thats part of business, go angels

Guys I am not from St.Louis nor are the Cards my team.

"Hey Albert! You're the best hitter in baseball. Why don't you sign on the dotted line for LESS THAN what Ryan Howard makes?"

The Cardinals had their chance, and they blew it. They could have locked him up before free agency ever happened, and they blew it. I guess the Cardinals never even looked at the number of free agents that leave when they have a chance. That's called blowing it.

All Albert did was give them 11 years of the greatest 11 years ANY guy in the majors had IN HISTORY. The Cards response? Albert gave them a hometown discount and watched other bums make more than him at first base.....(Ryan Howards/Tex/Gonzo in Bos.........when it came time to pay up, Cards couldn't handle it. Good Luck trying to win 2 World Series in your next 11 years, Cards.

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TYpical greedy motherfucker 220million is not enough needed taht extar 30 after already banking umpteenth millions.Bad contract in 4 years or so time.

I have a feeling this one may,  eventually, may be one of the worst ever. Oh wait, stupid fricken Rangers signed Chan Ho to the MOST ridiculus contract EVER

 

 Who cares how many millions these players make any more?  Players have little loyalty because owners arer stupid enough to give them the insane contracts.  The salaries are out of control, and dumbass fans will eventually foot the bill. 

That is why I only care who I bet on, and I do not give a damn otherwise about ANY team in ANY sport.  In today's day and age of sports greed from players and owners, I think you have a mental disease if you actually care and are a fan of any team.

9.3 cali state income tax

6 missou state income tax

3.3% of 250m = 8.25m

california also has an alternative minimum tax of 7%. not sure when that kicks in. not sure pujols cares but his 250 isnt 250

if he signed with florida then it would be closer to the 250

that is one hell of a photo in your avatar

NO SHIT !   

That "rooting for a favorite team" ship sailed last century and was lost at sea

Says a guy from Kentucky. Come on now.

 I am just an uneducated hillybilly from Kentucky, whereas you are still a kid who blindly follows the evil empire known as the Yankees.  You probably do not comprehend that their organization is one of the pioneers in pilfering players and creating this financial mess we have today. 

hillbilly

It is okay for kids to root for an organization because they do not know any better;.  But as an adult, one should realize that the sports industry quit caring about their fans a long time ago.  But hold on to your youth and ignorance as long as you can if it makes you happy.

Don't worry the Angels will find ways to lose....they always do. Normally after a player signs a big contract they have a mediocre season at best.

Blindly follows

And I wasn't taking a stereotypical shot at you being from Kentucky. It's just that you don't have a professional sports team. People who live around teams seem to understand it more and are more loyal. I don't appreciate you insulting people who are fans of teams.

Seriously, the guy should have stayed with the Cards!! What happened to the Derek Jeters of the world??